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The trombone band refused to yield. It would not march behind horses. If the parade committee wanted a brass band ringing carols into the clear night sky, then the committee must guarantee a road-apple-free street for marching, as it is impossible to simultaneously slide the trombone and quickstep around horse droppings. Could the Victorian Sleighbell Parade committee come up with a solution in time to placate the band while ensuring that the draft horses pulling the Christmas tree down River Street would, as always, be rung in by trombones? It was July. There was no time to lose. The committee was on it. And to my surprise, I was on the committee. My husband and I bought a condo in...

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